Regional presidents paid tribute to former President Daniel Moi, saying he will be remembered for his key role in the revival of the East African Community.<\/p>\n
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni condoled with Moi\u2019s family as he recalled his early meetings with the former president, describing him as \u201ca real East African\u201d.\u201cHe was a very active East African. He really supported East African unity, he would offer support to East African Federation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd when we signed the treaty for East African Cooperation we were three of us; it was me, Moi and Mwinyi of Tanzania. Mzee Moi was one of the most outspoken supporters of the East African Federation,\u201d said Museveni.Tanzanian President John Magufuli eulogised Moi for his efforts to revive the regional bloc<\/p>\n
In a tweet in Swahili, President Magufuli said Tanzanians will remember Moi for his efforts to promote diplomatic relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n
\u201cKwa niaba ya Serikali na Watanzania nakupa pole Mhe. Rais Uhuru Kenyatta na Wakenya wote kwa kuondokewa na Rais Mstaafu Daniel Toroitich arap Moi. Watanzania tutamkumbuka kwa uongozi wake mahiri, jitihada za kuimarisha uhusiano wetu na Kenya na kufufua Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki.\u201dEthiopia\u2019s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also sent his condolence to Moi\u2019s family and friends. \u201cI would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi who passed away today. May his soul Rest In Peace,\u201d said Ahmed.<\/p>\n
Uganda\u2019s opposition leader Kizza Besigye in his tribute said Moi\u2019s legacy to Kenya was \u201ca peaceful transition to another leader\u201d.\u201cFrom humble beginnings and with a humble, submissive demeanour, President Moi emerged to become a skilful statesman. His main legacy is affording Kenya a peaceful transition to another leader,\u201d said Besigye.<\/p>\n
US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter said, \u201cThe United States stands with Kenyans during this time of mourning.\u201cWe offer our deepest condolences to the people of Kenya and to the family and friends of former President Daniel Arap Moi upon his passing.<\/p>\n
As a friend and partner of Kenya for over 55 years, the United States stands with Kenyans during this time of mourning,\u201d he said.British envoy to Kenya Jane Marriott sent her \u201cdeepest condolences\u201d to the family and friends, and the people of Kenya.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am saddened to learn of the death of the former President of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi. On behalf of the British Government, I wish to extend my deepest condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Regional presidents paid tribute to former President Daniel Moi, saying he will be remembered for his key role in the revival of the East African Community. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni condoled with Moi\u2019s family as he recalled his early meetings with the former president, describing him as \u201ca real East African\u201d.\u201cHe was a very active […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":2018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,8],"tags":[1124,1157,1158],"class_list":["post-2017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-community","category-homepage-english","tag-president-daniel-moi","tag-tanzanian-president-john-magufuli","tag-ugandan-president-yoweri-museveni"],"yoast_head":"\n